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St Baker and Flannery cash in on Vales Point coal plant in sale to Czechs

Renew Economy

Trevor St Baker and Brian Flannery sell out of Vales Point coal generator at massive profit, and new buyer shows no signs of contemplating an early closure. The post St Baker and Flannery cash in on Vales Point coal plant in sale to Czechs appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Adding smarts to a garage door isn’t always ideal

Stacey Higginbotham

On our most recent IoT Podcast episode , we took a question from Sam on our Voicemail hotline. Sam has a Chamberlain MyQ connected garage door opener and he wants to make it easier for his children to open the garage. Currently, Sam can open the garage with his phone or with old-school Genie remotes typically attached to a car visor. His children are younger and need access to their toys in the garage.

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Wind and solar records tumble again, as coal and fossil fuel hit another low

Renew Economy

Wind and solar hit new record peaks in main grid, pushing coal and fossil fuels to record lows, but curtailment also hits new high in South Australia. The post Wind and solar records tumble again, as coal and fossil fuel hit another low appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Simpler Presentations of Climate Change

Impakter

Impakter. Simpler Presentations of Climate Change. This story on climate change science originally appeared in science magazine EOS and is part of Covering Climate Now, a global journalism collaboration strengthening coverage of the climate story. Has this happened to you? You are presenting the latest research about climate change to a general audience, maybe at the town library, to a local journalist, or even in […].

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How to Modernize Manufacturing Without Losing Control

Speaker: Andrew Skoog, Founder of MachinistX & President of Hexis Representatives

Manufacturing is evolving, and the right technology can empower—not replace—your workforce. Smart automation and AI-driven software are revolutionizing decision-making, optimizing processes, and improving efficiency. But how do you implement these tools with confidence and ensure they complement human expertise rather than override it? Join industry expert Andrew Skoog as he explores how manufacturers can leverage automation to enhance operations, streamline workflows, and make smarter, data-dri

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Labor modeller says plan for free credits could kill integrity of Safeguard scheme

Renew Economy

Labor's climate modeller says proposal to award free credits to big polluters who do better than an industry average could kill integrity of Safeguard Mechanism. The post Labor modeller says plan for free credits could kill integrity of Safeguard scheme appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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ESG Today: Week in Review

ESG Today

This week in ESG news: H&M removes sustainability labels from product after investigation by regulator; Patagonia owner donates company to fight climate change; Singapore launched ESG disclosure platform; McKinsey & Microsoft partner on decarbonization offering; BCG acquires sustainability consultancy Quantis; Capgemini commits to reduce emissions in value chain by 90%; capital raises for carbon market tech, EV charging, climate tech fund; S&P launches climate physical risk scores; S

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Going full circle: from fruit waste to food packaging

Sustainability Matters

The European ECOFUNCO project’s goal is to use waste from the agricultural and food industry, in this case seeds and skins from tomatoes, watermelons and apples, to extract high-value compounds that are subsequently used in packaging for food and personal hygiene use. Obtaining new, more sustainable and recyclable materials and contributing to the circular economy are two of the main aims of the project, explained by M Carmen Garrigós, principal researcher of the University of Alicante (UA) invo

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The Public B Corp Dilemma: Why Not More?

B the Change

Certified B Corporations Show It’s Possible to Value Profit, People, and the Planet The number of Certified B Corporations has consistently risen over the years, but publicly traded B Corps are less common. Out of the more than 5,000 B Corps around the world, about 30 are currently publicly traded companies listed on the stock exchange. It can be a bit of a head-scratcher as to why this is the case.

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UNSW engineers develop 3D-printed energy storage design options

Sustainability Matters

UNSW Sydney engineers have developed a process to 3D print solid-state polymer electrolytes into any shape desired for use in energy storage. The process could be particularly useful in future medical devices where small, intricately designed energy storage offers several benefits, according to the research team from the School of Chemical Engineering — led by Professor Cyrille Boyer and including Dr Nathaniel Corrigan and Kenny Lee.

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Global Trade of Hydrogen

Energy Central

Global Trade of Hydrogen While creating a hydrogen economy is generally viewed as an important step towards comprehensive decarbonization, governments, businesses, and researchers are still largely uncertain about whether the hydrogen economy will become truly global or whether it will remain a largely local or regional phenomenon At the same time, if geographical and other.

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The Key to Sustainable Energy Optimization: A Data-Driven Approach for Manufacturing

Speaker: Kevin Kai Wong, President of Emergent Energy Solutions

In today's industrial landscape, the pursuit of sustainable energy optimization and decarbonization has become paramount. ♻️ Manufacturing corporations across the U.S. are facing the urgent need to align with decarbonization goals while enhancing efficiency and productivity. Unfortunately, the lack of comprehensive energy data poses a significant challenge for manufacturing managers striving to meet their targets. 📊 Join us for a practical webinar hosted by Kevin Kai Wong of Emergent Ene

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Dwyer Instruments Series PMI Particulate Matter Transmitter

Sustainability Matters

The Series PMI Particulate Matter Transmitter is designed to measure indoor air quality by detecting particulate matter in an office environment or HVAC duct. Using laser scattering technology, the device can measure particles as small as 0.3 µm, making it suitable for indoor air quality monitoring system. The optional relay combined with the settable alarm and control parameters allow it to be a standalone controller.

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The Inaugural Africa E-Mobility Week Will Be Held This October

CleanTechnica

The Africa E-Mobility Week, an event intended to recognize and stimulate discussions around the milestones, challenges, and opportunities in scaling electric mobility on the continent, will be held this October. It will become an annual event after this year’s inaugural session. The Africa E-Mobility Week will be hosted by the Association for Electric Mobility and […].

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Dwyer Instruments Series MSX Magnesense Differential Pressure Transmitter

Sustainability Matters

The Series MSX Magnesense Differential Pressure Transmitter now has optional BACnet and Modbus communications available immediately for use in building control applications. This option is selectable for the device under the optional feature designated as -COM. The option allows the device to communicate via selectable Modbus or BACnet communication.

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14% Of New Cars Now Fully Electric In France!

CleanTechnica

Plugin vehicles continue to rise in France, with last month’s plugin vehicle registrations ending at 19,712 units. That means it was another two-digit growth month for plugin vehicles (PEVs) in France. With the overall market presenting its first positive month in a long time, up 4% year over year (YoY), but still down a significant […].

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How to Drive Cost Savings, Efficiency Gains, and Sustainability Wins with MES

Speaker: Nikhil Joshi, Founder & President of Snic Solutions

Is your manufacturing operation reaching its efficiency potential? A Manufacturing Execution System (MES) could be the game-changer, helping you reduce waste, cut costs, and lower your carbon footprint. Join Nikhil Joshi, Founder & President of Snic Solutions, in this value-packed webinar as he breaks down how MES can drive operational excellence and sustainability.

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Landis+Gyr W350 Digital Water Meter

Sustainability Matters

WaterGroup is now a reseller of the Landis+Gyr W350, a network-enabled, ultrasonic, fully integrated smart water meter. The smart water meter is used to obtain 24/7 visibility of water use. Using its embedded SIM card, the water meter wirelessly connects to a subset of the cellular network, the narrowband NB-IoT, just like a mobile phone. It features the option to have both an embedded pressure and network leak or vibration sensor, allowing utilities to get on the front foot with leak reduction

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What I Love & Hate About The myChevrolet App

CleanTechnica

For many people, the idea of an EV that’s not also a connected vehicle full of information technology is unimaginable. This goes back a decade to the Tesla Model S, a vehicle that pioneered putting a huge touchscreen, with a Linux-powered computer to back it, in a vehicle. Some of the touchscreens didn’t fare well […].

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24% Of New Car Sales Now Electric In The Netherlands!

CleanTechnica

The Dutch auto market has finally seen the light at the end of the tunnel, growing 9% year over year (YoY) in August, while the Dutch plugin vehicle (PEV) market has continued to grow, last month by 20% YoY. That’s mostly thanks to pure electrics (24% of all new vehicle sales), which grew 30% year […].

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Researchers Bring More Reliable Electricity to Puerto Rican Microgrids

CleanTechnica

Oak Ridge National Laboratory are partnering with local organizations, nonprofits and universities to build resilience into independent microgrids.

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Are Your Impact Comms Resonating With Stakeholders?

Whether your organization is at the start of its sustainability and impact journey or years into it, many brands share a common concern: the uncertainty of whether they are sending stakeholders mixed messages. Creating content that speaks to your audience's “love language” can be a tricky dance. But, worry not! 3BL has put together tips to ensure that your content not only finds its rhythm but also resonates with your target audiences.

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Buy Clean Takes Center Stage at U.S. DOT & Other Agencies

CleanTechnica

Both the Biden administration and Congress recognize the importance of investing big in a clean and globally competitive industrial manufacturing base. A cornerstone of that effort is leveraging the federal government’s purchasing power to buy cleaner concrete, steel, and other industrial materials to catalyze market transformation. The Biden administration has already laid vital groundwork to do […].

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Arizona: 7 Times More EV Chargers, Tesla V4 Superchargers Coming

CleanTechnica

Arizona is about to have more EV chargers per capita than any other US state, with almost 14,000 being added plus more Superchargers.

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I Love Tesla’s New(ish) Blind Spot Camera Feature — Can We Get One More?

CleanTechnica

I probably saw news of the new Tesla blind spot camera feature when it was introduced in December 2021 and then forgot about it, or maybe it was somehow in my social media and Google News blind spot (haha) and I never noticed it at all. Well, recently, while going through my settings for something […].

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Tesla Showrooms In China Are Undergoing Internal Review

CleanTechnica

Tesla is reportedly considering action to shutter some urban showrooms in upscale malls and big, popular cities, such as Beijing. Then the company would shift efforts to open new showrooms in suburban areas, where service centers can be more readily added.

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Mastering Supply Chain Sustainability: Where Does ESG Fit In?

Speaker: Hortense Grouvel

In this new webinar, you will learn firsthand how to set up a sustainable supply chain program that will help meet increasing ESG requirements stemming from regulators, customers, consumers, and investors alike. Hortense Grouvel, ESG expert at IntegrityNext, and Sean Whelan, Global Senior Manager at Halliburton, will look at how ensuring compliance will also help you increase sustainability performance, resilience, and innovation, allowing you to unlock the full potential of your supply chain op